PPB Sworn Staffing Report
Report Date: 12/19/2025
Overall Staffing
- Total Sworn Members (All Ranks): 816
- Total Officers: 561
- Other Ranks: 255
Officer Breakdown
- Officers in Training: 89
- Officers Non-Patrol: 146
- Officers Leave of Service: 19
Patrol Officers
Patrol Officers: 308
| Precinct | Officers |
|---|---|
| East | 98 |
| Central | 118 |
| North | 92 |
Note: PPB has 308 patrol officers working three precincts 24/7 to answer 911 calls. This is not the total number of officers working at one time. Officers work four 10-hour shifts and have 3 days off per week. Patrol officers also have vacations, sick time, family leave, and required training.
Other Ranks
| Rank | Count |
|---|---|
| Sergeants | 113 |
| Detectives | 82 |
| Criminalists | 14 |
| Lieutenants | 26 |
| Captains | 8 |
| Commanders | 6 |
| Assistant Chiefs | 4 |
| Deputy Chief | 1 |
| Chief | 1 |
| Other Ranks Total | 255 |
Authorized vs. Actual Staffing
| Category | Authorized | Actual | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sworn (All Ranks) | 877 | 816 | 61 |
| Officer Rank | 599 | 561 | 38 |
| Other Ranks | 276 | 255 | 21 |
| Public Safety Support Specialists | 42 | 38 | 4 |
| Professional Staff | 342 | 313 | 29 |
Staffing Changes (Last 12 Months)
| Category | Hired | Separations |
|---|---|---|
| Sworn | 63 | 32 |
| Professional Staff | 19 | 21 |
| Total | 82 | 53 |
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Historical Authorized Numbers
| Year | Authorized Sworn |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 877 |
| 2023 | 881 |
| 2021 | 882 |
| 2020 | 916 |
| 2019 | 1001 |
| 2009 | 1004 |
| 2005 | 1035 |
Historical Hires and Application Numbers
| Calendar Year | Sworn Hires | Sworn Applicants |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 74 | 1,537 |
| 2023 | 61 | 1,259 |
| 2022 | 80 | 1,513 |
| 2021 | 42 | 1,112 |
| 2020 | 62 | 1,882 |
Portland vs National Average
Portland currently has about 1.27 officers per 1,000 residents-with 816 sworn officers serving a population of around 640,623.
In contrast, the national average is around 2.4 officers per 1,000 residents. This means that if Portland were to meet that average, it would need approximately 1,538 officers - a significant increase of 722 officers over the current staffing level.
This discrepancy highlights the staffing challenges Portland faces relative to peer cities, where higher officer-to-resident ratios are common.